Samson Go Mic Manual de usuario

Owner's Manual

Go Mic Portable USB Microphone

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson

Go Mic portable USB Condenser Microphone.

The Go Mic is a dual-pattern studio microphone

featuring high quality onboard digital converters

and USB interface fit into an extremely

portable, fold-up design making it ideal for

professional digital recordings anywhere you are.

The integrated clip design allows you to mount

the microphone directly onto your laptop or

it can be used as a desk stand. You can even

mount the Go Mic on a standard microphone

stand with a 3/8”-19 mic stand adapter.

The Go Mic’s built-in audio interface features a robust headphone output allowing for zero

latency monitoring during your sessions. The Go Mic is perfect for recording any audio

application, from podcasting, streaming, gaming, video chatting and music recording.

Just plug in the USB cable, launch your software and start creating.

If you have any questions or comments regarding your Go Mic or any other products from

Samson, do no hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

With proper care and maintenance, your Go Mic will operate trouble-free for many years.

Should your Go Mic ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be

obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be

accepted. Please visit www.samsontech.com/ra for an RA number prior to shipping your unit.

Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original

carton. If your Go Mic was purchased outside of the United States, contact your local

distributor for warranty details and service information.

Samson Go Mic

• Compact, dual pattern USB studio condenser microphone.

• The perfect portable microphone for recording on the go or from your desk.

• Excellent choice for recording voice, conferences, acoustic instruments, video

chatting and for just about any other sound source.

• Three-position polar pattern and pad switch with Cardioid and Omnidirectional

pick-up microphone patterns.

• Unique, fold up design with integral clip makes the microphone extremely portable

and ideal for most recording solutions, especially for mobile laptop recording.

• Onboard headphone output for zero-latency monitoring.

• Computer controlled analog Input Gain with Peak indicator.

• On-board, high quality A/D converters with 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz sampling rate

provide better than CD quality recording.

• USB cable and zipper carry case included.

• Compatible with most Mac and Windows based audio software.

Features

Go Mic Portable USB Microphone

Go Mic Layout

1. Windscreen – Dual stage grill protects the

capsules and helps reduce wind noise and

p-popping.

2. Mic Capsules – Two, internally shock

isolated 10mm capsules provide both

Cardioid and Omni polar patterns.

3. LED – Dual color Power/Clip LED lights

green to indicate power, and flashes red

when the input signal is clipping.

4. Mic Base and Clip – The molded zinc base

is weighted and shock isolated to provide

a sturdy solution for desktop applications.

The integral mounting clip allows the

microphone to mount on to a laptop

monitor.

5. Mic Stand Mount – A standard 3/8”-

19 Euro mount mic stand mounting

threading.

6. Headphone Input – 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo

jack for connecting headphones.

7. USB – Mini-B size USB connector for

interfacing with your PC or Mac.

8. Pattern switch – Selector switch used to

set the microphone for Cardioid, Cardioid

with a 10 dB Pad, or Omni pick-up

pattern.

Connecting to a Computer

Using the Go Mic with Windows Computers

1. From the Start Menu, open the Control Panel and select Sound. Under the Playback

and Recording tabs, select the Samson Go Mic as the audio device.

2. To adjust the gain of the microphone, click the Properties button, and then select

the Levels tab. You can view the volume level as either a percentage or in dB, by

right clicking on the number box.

3. If the microphone LED is lighting red, turn this control down until the LED no longer

ﬂashes red.

4. In the Playback tab, select the Level tab and set the computer’s Master Volume to

100%. Use the Go Mic’s Output Level buttons to control the overall output from the

headphones or speaker.

5. To adjust the direct monitoring level in the Playback tab by moving the fader labeled

Microphone.

Using the Go Mic with Apple OSX

1. Open System Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu.

2. Select the Sound preference icon, choose the Input tab and select Go Mic.

3. Set the gain of the Go Mic by adjusting the Input volume slider at the bottom of the

Sound dialog box.

4. Set the Go Mic as playback volume by clicking the Output tab and select Go Mic, ad-

just the Output volume slider at the bottom of the Sound dialog box to the maximum

setting and use the Go Mic’s front panel Volume knob to control the overall output

from the headphones or speakers.

5. To turn direct monitoring on or off, open the Audio/MIDI Setup utility located in the

Utility folder inside the Applications folder. Then click the check-box in the Thru

column in Audio/MIDI Setup.

Go Mic Portable USB Microphone

Follow this simple quick start for a typical set-up to start recording.

Using the Go Mic with a computer

1. Unfold the Go Mic, press the clip in and set the microphone on the top of your

laptop screen. If you prefer, you can position the Go Mic on your desktop by using

back of the clip as a desk stand.

2. Set the Go Mic’s pattern switch. If you are recording a single person, set the switch

to the Cardioid position and be sure to face the front side, with the Samson logo. If

recording multiple subjects, set the switch to the Omni position.

3. Connect headphones to the Headphone output located on the side of the microphone.

4. Plug the mini-B (small) end of the USB cable to the Go Mic and plug the other end of the

cable into an available USB port on your computer.

5. Launch your recording software, turn down the main output level and select the Go Mic for

the input and outputs.

6. Set up a mono record track in your software.

7. Set the level of the microphone following the instructions in “Connecting to a Computer” .

8. Set the level of your headphones to a comfortable listening level by following the steps in

the section “Connecting to a Computer”.

9. Press the record button and start creating.

Quick Start

Proximity Effect

Cardioid (unidirectional) microphones, exhibit a phenomenon known as proximity effect.

Proximity effect is a resulting change in the frequency response of a microphone based on

the position of the mic capsule relative to the sound source. In general, as the microphone

moves closer to the sound source, the bass response increases.

You can also make subtle changes to the frequency response by making minor adjustment

to the position. Speciﬁcally, when you point a cardioid mic directly at the sound source

(on axis) you will get the best frequency response, however when you start pointing the

microphone slightly away (off axis) you will notice the high frequency response dropping off

and the microphone will start to sound like it has more bass and less highs.

For most vocal applications you’ll want to position the microphone directly in front of

the artist about 4 to 18 inches. This will pickup the voice while minimizing unwanted

background or ambient noise. If you are close miking vocals, and notice plosive sounds,

like p-pops, caused by plosive consonants set the microphone to a slight angle to reduce

p-popping. Slight changes to the angle of the microphone in reference to the sound

source can make some pretty amazing equalization adjustments. This can be a very useful

technique in capturing the optimum sound of drum set, acoustic guitar, piano or other

instruments in a live room or sound stage. Experimentation and experience are the best

teachers in getting good sounds, so plug in and start creating!

Go Mic Portable USB Microphone

The Go Mic is a great microphone choice for many spoken word or instrument miking

situations. Below is a brief guide on using the Go Mic in some typical applications:

Voice

Position the microphone directly in front of the artist so that the microphone grill is

approximately 4 to 18 inches away. You can use the Cardioid pattern to record a group of

vocalists by positioning them around the front of the microphone. Just remember that the

extreme sides of the microphone pick up less with less high frequency response, so have

them stand together tight, and/or move the microphone from one to two feet away from

the group to pick up more room sound. You can also set the pattern to Omni mode and

have a group of vocalist in a circle around the microphone.

Acoustic Guitar

The microphone placement will depend on the type of instrument and what kind of sound

you’re looking to capture. When miking a standard steel string acoustic, a good place to

start is with the microphone positioned and pointing towards the end of the fingerboard

at a distance of about 6” to 24” away from the instrument. You can experiment by

moving the microphone slightly in the direction of the sound hole, which will produce

more low frequencies, or move it in the direction of the fingerboard to capture more high-

end or to remove any unwanted boominess. For nylon string acoustic, start by positioning

the microphone above the bridge to emphasize more of the attack from the sound of the

finger picking, or for less, move the mic closer to the sound hole.

Applications

Applications cont’d

Piano

Several placement approaches can be used depending on the size of the piano, and the

type of sound you are looking to record. When miking a Grand Piano, (for an ambient

sound like that used in a classical recital), with the piano lid open, position the Go

Mic directly in front of the instrument at a distance five to twenty feet in front of the

instrument. For a more contemporary ensemble sound, place the Go Mic as close to or

inside the piano.

Full Band

Because of its wide frequency response and fast transient response, the Go Mic performs

outstandingly when used to capture a band’s live performance. You can position the Go

Mic on a mic stand facing the enseumble at a distance of six to twelve feet. You can

experiment with the exact placement depending on the size of the room and whether

you’re looking for an ambient or close-miked sound.

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